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Why Russell Wilson Fans Should Swipe Right on Pete Carroll

There is a theory pervading certain segments of the Seahawks fan populace that: (a) Pete Carroll is holding Russell Wilson back due his run-centric offensive philosophy (b) Seattle’s best chance of contending after extending Wilson to a deal that could cost upwards of 18% of the team’s salary cap space...

Podcasts

Softy and Brian Reflect on Carolina, Talk Pete Carroll

Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! Show Topics: Softy and Brian look back on the big win against Carolina, preview the 49ers game, and share our feelings on the debate regarding whether Pete Carroll should be fired so Russell Wilson can grow. ...

Tale of the Tape

Tale of the Tape: Seahawks Face Battered, Beaten 49er Team

Seattle pulled out a dramatic and improbable win against the Panthers on the road, and now the key to the playoffs sits in their hands. Beating the two-win 49ers twice in the final five games is an absolute must for that key to work. San Francisco enters this game with...

Power Rankings

NFL Power Rankings Week 12 — Chargers Move Into Top 3, Seahawks Stay Put

POWER RANKINGS That loss to the Chargers in a few weeks back is looking more and more like a missed opportunity to notch a quality win. The Chargers have still yet to beat a top team, unless you believe the Seahawks qualify. They have been just a notch below the...

Podcasts Videos

Real Hawk Talk Episode 47: How did the Seahawks do that?

Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Steam Donkey Brewing (steamdonkeybrewing.com) and Altitude Homes (altitude-re.com/hb). The Seahawks pulled off a completely improbable win in Carolina. How did they do it? Are they poised for a playoff spot? Was that the best game of Russell...

Morning After

The Morning After: Seahawks Stun Panthers in Thrilling 30-27 Victory

The script seemed set for a gut-punching loss. Seattle had fought hard, but their defense had been shredded all day and the Panthers had the ball in field goal range with under two minutes to play. Grab another first down. Run down the clock. Bleed the Seahawks of their final...

Podcasts Videos

Real Hawk Talk Episode 46: Seahawks Travel to Carolina

Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Steam Donkey Brewing (steamdonkeybrewing.com) and Altitude Homes (altitude-re.com/hb). The Seahawks had their most productive week of the season, in terms of gaining ground in the standings, after a critical comeback win last Thursday. Are they now favorites...

Tale of the Tape

Tale of the Tape: Panthers, Seahawks Feature Similar Gritty Offense and Suspect Defense

For the second straight week, the Seattle Seahawks take on a familiar non-division foe. Few teams have more history with Seattle during the Pete Carroll era than the Green Bay Packers. One that comes close is the Carolina Panthers. Seattle and Carolina have met eight times in the eight years...

Power Rankings

NFL Power Rankings Week 11 — Saints Clearly Top Dog, Seahawks Higher Than You’d Think

POWER RANKINGS This season feels like the NFL going through a metamorphosis. Offenses are putting up huge numbers, with passing leading the way. The Chiefs game against the Rams was emblematic of this new age of football where defenses were more about having one or two dominant players who...

Morning After

The Morning After: Seahawks Melt Cheesehead Hearts in Gritty 27-24 Win

Packers fans really dislike the Seahawks. When I went to Green Bay to watch the Seahawks play a couple of years back, all anyone could talk about was how the refs had given the Seahawks the victory when Golden Tate caught the touchdown as time ran out in 2012 or...

Tale of the Tape

Tale of the Tape: Two Odd Teams Fight for Playoff Lives in Seattle

The Seattle Seahawks rushed for 273 yards on the road and lost. They have one of the league’s best home field advantages, but have been better on the road so far this season. Russell Wilson is throwing much less than his previous seasons, but is on pace to eclipse his...

Morning After

The Morning After: Seahawks Unleash Shock and Ahhh Versus Powerhouse Rams

My teenage son turned to me during the Seahawks game against the Rams and said, “I know this isn’t the best Seahawks team I’ve watched, but they are one of the most fun to watch.” The Seahawks added another entertaining loss to their resume in what has been a season...

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Why Russell Wilson Fans Should Swipe Right on Pete Carroll

Softy and Brian Reflect on Carolina, Talk Pete Carroll

Tale of the Tape: Seahawks Face Battered, Beaten 49er Team

NFL Power Rankings Week 12 — Chargers Move Into Top 3, Seahawks Stay Put

Real Hawk Talk Episode 47: How did the Seahawks do that?

The Morning After: Seahawks Stun Panthers in Thrilling 30-27 Victory

Real Hawk Talk Episode 46: Seahawks Travel to Carolina

Tale of the Tape: Panthers, Seahawks Feature Similar Gritty Offense and Suspect Defense

NFL Power Rankings Week 11 — Saints Clearly Top Dog, Seahawks Higher Than You’d Think

The Morning After: Seahawks Melt Cheesehead Hearts in Gritty 27-24 Win

Tale of the Tape: Two Odd Teams Fight for Playoff Lives in Seattle

The Morning After: Seahawks Unleash Shock and Ahhh Versus Powerhouse Rams